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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.43, 582.50 and 144.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.43, 582.50 and 144.89 is: 217.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.43 : 582.50 = 144.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.43/582.50 = 144.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.43x = 582.50 × 144.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.43x = 84,394.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,394.79/388.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.27

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